Executive Director: Jay Egan
Special Events Coordinator: Laura Reid
Contact: 203-838-3788, ext. 108; email: StMattRecCenter@gmail.com
Building Body…Mind…Spirit
The Rec Center is a place that promotes well-being for all ages, designed to enhance the quality of your life. A place to welcome all generations with opportunities for play, fitness, restoration and healing. A place you can go to after Mass, before Mass, in between the week to restore yourself, to have fun, to reconnect and heal in a community of believers.
Friday, July 4, 2025 
The Rec Center will be closed (both levels) on Friday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July. It will reopen Saturday, July 5.
CLICK THE CALENDAR BELOW TO VIEW OPEN GYM TIMES
Or Click here to download JULY 2025 Rec Center Weekly Schedule 062925 -072625 (2)
Rec Center Hours
- Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 9:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am -7:00pm
Lower Level (Court Level) is Closed to Public the following hours:
- Mondays
7:00am-9:00am AND 3:00pm -9:00pm - Tuesdays
3:00pm-9:00pm - Wednesdays
9:00am-11:00am AND 3:00pm-9:00pm - Thursdays
7:00am-9:00am AND 3:00pm -9:00pm - Fridays
5:00pm-9:00pm - Saturdays
9:00am-11:00am
PARISHIONER MEMBERSHIP
- FOBS are required for entry to the Rec Center.
- Please help us protect our facility by not giving access to anyone who does not possess a FOB.
- You must be an active, registered Parishioner of St. Matthew Church for at least six (6) months to receive a FOB for entry.
- No one under the age of 18 years is allowed to use the Rec Center without an accompanying adult.
- Release of Liability _2025
Plan something FUN to do when School’s Out! Winter Break details below.
Event: School’s Out Camp Series
Upcoming Dates: Feb. 17-21 Winter Break
Time: 9:00am -11:45am
Location: Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski Recreation Wellness Center at St. Matthew
Description: Sports Camps will include multi-sports activities including SOCCER, DODGE BALL, BASKETBALL and other fun games! Soccer Camp dates will include technical soccer activities and fun games. All camps are held at the Recreation Center. All attendees should wear appropriate attire for indoor sports activities, wear indoor sneakers and bring a water bottle/snack with them.
As we approach school breaks, we invite families to make the most of this time by registering their child, Gr. 1-6, in our School’s Out Sports Camp activities that are designed to foster a strong sense of fun, belonging and community. At St. Matthew, we believe that nurturing connections among our members is essential for both individual and collective spiritual growth.
Elite Sports Service is offering this SCHOOL’S OUT CAMP SERIES for Gr. 1-6 Youth in partnership with St Matthew Church at the Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski Recreation Wellness Center. Join us for a fun morning of multi-sports games and activities in a fun and friendly atmosphere!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ELITE SPORTS SERVICE.
SERVING UP FUN WITH PICKLEBALL!
“We’re halfway through the First Session at St. Matthew’s Pickleball program and everybody’s learning and having fun. There are still plenty of time slots available to do private groups, leagues or maybe a special event. Our second session starts up Oct. 21, so if you want to sign up, just let me know.” Steve O’Connell, EXL Pickleball Academy
Contact: Steve O’Connell, EXL Pickleball Academy
steveoconnellrs@gmail.com
(203) 895-3655 (cell)
PARISHIONER MEMBERSHIP
- FOBS are required for entry to the Rec Center.
- Please help us protect our facility by not giving access to anyone who does not possess a FOB.
- You must be an active, registered Parishioner of St. Matthew Church for at least six (6) months to receive a FOB for entry.
- No one under the age of 18 years is allowed to use the Rec Center without an accompanying adult.
- Release of Liability _2024
The Center is named in honor of Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski (1954-2020), who launched the Rec Center in 2018 and whose vision was to create an intergenerational gathering place for wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Msgr. Walter served as Pastor of St. Matthew for 26 years.
*RELEASE OF LIABILITY
ST. MATTHEW PARISH, NORWALK & DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
FACILITY USAGE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of using the facilities in the Monsignor Walter C. Orlowski Wellness and Recreation Center (Rec Center), I agree to defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless St. Matthew Church in the city of Norwalk, CT, The Diocese of Bridgeport, Fr. Frank Hoffmann, Pastor, and the St. Matthew Staff against and from all injuries, claims, damages and losses of every nature, including financial costs and expenses that may arise out of or be related to my use of the gym floor, walking track, Fitness Center or any other area in the St. Matthew Rec Center. I agree not to seek to hold any of the above named parties liable for any injuries which may occur from, during or in connection with this program. I am aware that I am engaging in physical exercise and that the use of equipment, training and instruction could cause injury to me. I am voluntarily participating in these activities and assume all risks of injury that might result. I agree to waive any claims or rights I might otherwise have to sue the trainers/instructors, for injury to myself as a result of these activities. I understand that it is advisable to consult my physician regarding the undertaking of any physical activity. I also agree to only share the assigned FOB with my family members. If my assigned FOB is lost or stolen, I agree to report the loss to the St. Matthew Church Office: StMattRecCenter@gmail.com
